Weather in Shanghai in may 2025

The weather in Shanghai in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

good weather UV index: 6

Weather at 6am
72°F

Partly Cloudy

28%

Cloudy

14%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Weather at 12pm
77°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Cloudy

11%

Weather at 6pm
70°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Moderate rain at times

14%

Cloudy

12%

Weather at 3am
67°F

Clear/Sunny

35%

Partly Cloudy

26%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Cloudy

13%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shanghai in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shanghai in may.


The climate of Shanghai in may is good

Aside from the few rains that continue to manifest at times, the weather conditions in Shanghai throughout May are quite pleasant. Temperatures favor pleasant mornings that transform into beautiful hot afternoons and comfortable evenings that end the day in style.

Shanghai at the Beginning of May

Many beautiful, sunny and warm days of which dominate the beginning of May, while the rest of the time is divided between the cloud coverings and the rainy season. Either way, the weather in Shanghai throughout May is pleasant due to the nice weather that prevails over the rain.

Shanghai in the Middle of May_

the middle of the month, the climatic conditions make it possible to spend nice moments outside, even if the morning rains observe a slight increase. Moreover, with temperatures high enough to promote a comfortable heat from morning to evening, the rare rainy episodes are quickly forgotten. Thus, the climate throughout May in Shanghai is conducive to outdoor activities.

__Shanghai at the End of May

Despite the slight decrease in temperature, the mornings continue to be pleasantly gentle, while in the middle of the day, the comfortable warmth contributes to making climatic conditions a real accomplices for a successful stay during the last weeks of May.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shanghai in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 76°F
Highest temperature 79°F
Lowest temperature 70°F
Highest record temperature 99°F
(2014)
Lowest record temperature 56°F
(2010)
Number of days at +86°F 5 day(s)
(16%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 67°F
Lowest sea temperature 61°F
Highest sea temperature 73°F
Wind
Wind speed 19km/h
Wind temperature 70°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 4.4in
Number of days with rainfall 6 day(s)
(20%)
Record daily rainfall 2.6in
(2021)
Other climate data
Humidity 74%
Visibility 9.17km
Cloud cover 41%
UV index 6
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:58
Time of sunset 18:43
Length of day 13:45
Our opinion about the weather in may
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How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Shanghai in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
54°F to 68°F
02-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 70°F
03-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
59°F to 70°F
04-05-2024
Cloudy
59°F to 65°F
05-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
61°F to 65°F
06-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 77°F
07-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
65°F to 79°F
08-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 72°F
09-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 72°F
10-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 77°F
11-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
67°F to 70°F
12-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
63°F to 76°F
13-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 79°F
14-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 79°F
15-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 79°F
16-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 79°F
17-05-2024
Overcast
63°F to 83°F
18-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
68°F to 81°F
19-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
67°F to 81°F
20-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
68°F to 83°F
21-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
68°F to 79°F
22-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
68°F to 83°F
23-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
67°F to 81°F
24-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
68°F to 83°F
25-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
70°F to 83°F
26-05-2024
Patchy light drizzle
74°F to 92°F
27-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
70°F to 76°F
28-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
63°F to 79°F
29-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
67°F to 79°F
30-05-2024
Overcast
68°F to 77°F
31-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
67°F to 76°F

Map: other cities in China in may

Cities near Shanghai:

Suzhou in maygood weather
Nantong in maygood weather
Huzhou in maygood weather
Ningbo in maygood weather
Zhoushan in maygood weather
Hangzhou in maygood weather
Yancheng in maygood weather
Huangshan (yellow mountain) in maygood weather
Wenzhou in maytolerable weather
Linyi in mayperfect weather
Qingdao in mayperfect weather
Lushan in maytolerable weather
China in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Shanghai in may:

Weather data for Shanghai for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Shanghai. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Shanghai can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Shanghai.


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